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It’s here! 2011 Out & About 500: Introduction
Don’t expect the Mayflower Society.
Unlike the descendants of the Pilgrims who survived the 1620 Mayflower voyage, the Out & About 500 did not make the social grade through genealogy. And this annual list of 500 especially social Central Texas singles or couples — who count as one unit — changes significantly every year.
People move away. Among the social powerhouses who recently moved — or are moving — from our city are Suzanna Choffel and Paul Oveisi; Dana Friis-Hansen and Mark Holzbach; Ken Stein and Ken Lambrecht; Patti and James Huffines; Jen Shoemaker; Lonnie Limon; and Mary Ann Rankin.
Luckily, all of the above maintain binding local ties and some even keep homes here. You’ll see them again. Just not as often.
People pass away, too. Funny man Cactus Pryor, gallery owner George Attal, architect Hal Box, University of Texas stalwart Shirley Bird Perry, journalist Michele Kay, sculptor Damian Priour, former St. Edward’s University president Stephen Walsh, community volunteer Janis Guerrero-Thompson, and former Huston-Tillotson University President John Quill Taylor King Sr. were among the distinguished socializers to leave us.
(Not all were widely social in later years.)
Also, some people just decide to eschew the social life and stay at home. Life unwinds in cycles. Perhaps 100 of those who had appeared on last year’s list of Austin’s most social citizens had babies, changed careers or just decided to rest.
As always, American-Statesman employees and their families are not eligible.
To nominate a Central Texan for the 2012 Out & About 500, formally introduce them to me via mbarnes@statesman.com
To view the 2011, choose “The 500” category link below.
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